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I have a black walnut tree that is being removed in 2 weeks. There is a lot of good wood in the main lines and it would be a shame to see it go to waste. I am hoping to find someone that is interested in usin...
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May 17, 2011
Where can I find help to grow my finishing business at the next stage? Plus, finding affordable space in toronto? ...
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September 24, 2011
Is it just me or has anyone else fed up losing a basement renovation to so-called contractors or "fly by nighters" that are only charging $20per.sq.ft? How is that price possible? How can an...
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September 24, 2011
If a project should take about 4 weeks to complete. Is there a reasonable time period of no contact before the contractor is considered to have walked off the job?...
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May 12, 2011
I have been doing handyman work for a while know and want to look into getting insurance for myself. It needs to cover me on all the jobs I work on? Anyone have any good places to go to? what is ...
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September 13, 2012
I had a friend of 30 years he does drywall tapeing . He had a heartattack so we agreed that i would learn his trade and work with him because he had a large contract about to start. ( 6 building 4 fl 20 uni...
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May 5, 2011
HI, I am proposing to build a house on a plot of land. I dug a test hole 46 inch deep and water level rose to about 36 inches in 15 minutes. (FYI this is the wettest April in 30 years and the test ...
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August 3, 2015
I am a master electrican in Alberta but do not have my red seal would I still be able to pull permits ? If not what would I be required to do? I have just recently started an electrical company here and...
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April 30, 2011
I was wonder how much it would cost for someone to install a skylight in our home. If you can get back to me as soon as possible, that would be great! Thanks -Brooklyn...
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April 22, 2011
My mother-in-law hired a contractor to renovate her home. The project was quoted to take 3 to 4 months, and a contract was signed for $80,000 in December 2009. There have been several changes to t...
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May 19, 2011
Does the building code in Quebec permit me to use a wood foundation (blue skin) under an addiction to my cottage. The original cottae is on post and beam?...
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April 17, 2011
looking for a concrete sealing product for an inside floor, i would like to put a sealer down to hold down dust, and be able to put down a slate tile floor in a year or so without having any problems wi...
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April 17, 2011
We recently had water come in our basement, and used our insurance company to get a contractor to come in and clean up/repair. The contractor showed up, ripped out the old carpet and set up a dehum...
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June 30, 2011
Hello I am just curious what the going rate is on stucco is these days. I've worked with a builder for years and he says prices are a lower than what we charge and I have no problem lowering them but I woul...
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April 19, 2011
I have my red seal plumbing ticket, and my 2nd class (domestic - Saskatchewan) gas fitters ticket. How do i go about getting my 1st class gas fitters ticket in Alberta so i can work on larger equipm...
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April 7, 2011
Local General Contracting firm exploring the aspects of paying roofer per the bundle . What is the going rate for Ontario/Ottawa?...
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March 31, 2011
Hi there, I am trying to start my own business as a plumber in Montreal. I know the first step is to become a member of CMMTQ. However, the licensing exams seem "mission impossible' to me. Do...
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October 6, 2011
Do I need any type of Licence to be wood and metal fencing manufacturer and installer.?...
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April 11, 2011